Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A3000

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was brought out 12 months prior to the A3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and A3000 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and A3000.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.